It was Good Fun for the Whole Family at the Martinborough Community Guy Fawkes Display
A fun, family evening was had by all at the Martinborough Community Guy Fawkes Display on 5 November with a record turnout of locals and visitors. The event was a huge success and raised almost $3,000 towards Martinborough School’s ski trip and camp next year.
The food tent was flat out selling gourmet venison burgers, sausages and hot chocolates; Shane Cater (with daughter, Florence and other talented, local vocalists) played some favourite numbers creating a relaxed, family atmosphere; the kids went crazy with the new and exciting LED swords and other glow products on offer.
Martinborough’s Volunteer Fire Brigade (headed up by Chief Fire Officer, Bill Butzach) were on standby assisting with the lighting of the bonfire – much to the delight of the kids – after being called out briefly from the event to one incident; and we all were treated to a brilliant display of fireworks at the end of the night.
Huge thanks go to everyone who came along and supported the event. Special thanks go to the Martinborough Community Board who funded the fireworks and portaloos; Mitre 10 Martinborough for the use of their BBQ trailer and gazebo; P&Ks for giving us a great deal on the sausages and donating 24 litres of milk in conjunction with Anchor Milk; and Breadcraft Wairarapa for supplying the bread and buns.
It’s great to be able to provide a safe, family-friendly fireworks display like this in our community for everyone to enjoy. If you missed the event this year, be sure to come along next year – you won’t be disappointed!
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